Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities? This is a rewarding role where you will be responsible for our Social Worker kaimahi important administration needs.

You will:

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including assistance with financial plans, data collection and regional scheduling
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Scheduling interview appointments, co-ordinating community-based programmes for our young tamariki and rangatahi.
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety

This is full time role working 40 hours per week Monday -Friday. Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will need to be based on site however there is flexibility around where this role is based, this can be Nelson, or Blenheim. Please indicate on your cover letter your location.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• Admin skills such as typing, reporting
• Strong computer and IT knowledge
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Full New Zealand Driver's license

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, ranging from $57,096 to $62,773 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure. . We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications close on 21st February 2025